How Not to Hurt - by Michael Greger (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling author Dr. Michael Greger comes a first-of-its-kind guide to pain management that reveals the latest holistic, evidence-based strategies for treating pain.

For the more than fifty million people who suffer from chronic pain, the mainstream medical approach to pain management has followed the same formula. Too often, treatment plans prioritize pills and procedures that can sometimes do more harm than good.

Now, in How Not to Hurt, bestselling author and founder of NutritionFacts.org Dr. Michael Greger uncovers noninvasive, nonpharmacologic interventions proven in randomized, controlled research trials to relieve pain--treatments that might otherwise have remained in obscurity due to a lack of profitability. Drawing from the latest peer-reviewed research, Dr. Greger has created the most definitive, evidence-based guide on natural approaches to pain management and relief. In his deep dives into health conditions ranging from osteoarthritis and back pain to migraines and fibromyalgia, he explains the surprising ways that pain works in the body, covering overlooked sources of inflammation, why some common over-the-counter drugs like ibuprofen may lead to chronic pain, and how many mainstream pain management approaches fly in the face of the available evidence. Readers will also learn about the Soothing Seven, the most effective pain-fighting whole foods to incorporate into their diets.

Full of practical strategies backed by cutting-edge research, How Not to Hurt uncovers powerful scientifically proven interventions to help readers improve the quality of their lives and even live pain-free.

Review Quotes

"Dr. Michael Greger is one of the world's most authoritative and knowledgeable experts in the science of nutrition and health. If you are looking for relief from pain, this book has the answers you need. Carefully researched and meticulously referenced, these findings will help not only people looking for answers to their health problems but their doctors as well."
--Neal D. Barnard, M.D., FACC, president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

"As a physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, I spent decades helping patients understand and treat pain through a whole-person, root cause approach. How Not to Hurt is a powerful and practical resource that reflects what I see every day in clinical practice: Evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle choices are essential tools for helping people feel and function better. Dr. Greger translates the science with clarity, compassion, and rigor, offering an accessible guide that belongs in the hands of patients and practitioners alike."
--Lillie Rosenthal, DO, physician and pain specialist

"In How Not to Hurt, Dr. Greger brings his signature evidence, eloquence, and empathy to the science of pain and healing. In a world filled with nutrition confusion and commercial interest, this book reminds us that the plate is one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent harm, reduce pain, restore health, and transform lives. This is an essential book for anyone who believes that food, wisely chosen, is a daily act of healing, regeneration, and hope."
--Scott Stoll, M.D., FABPMR, cofounder of the Plantrician Project

About the Author

Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM, is a physician, author, and internationally recognized speaker on the nexus of nutrition and disease. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, his books How Not to Die, The How Not to Die Cookbook, How Not to Diet, and How Not to Age have been instant New York Times bestsellers. Dr. Greger is the founder of NutritionFacts.org, a science-based nonprofit organization committed to sharing the latest in evidence-based lifestyle medicine research to help you and those you love live longer, healthier lives.